Technical TIMING BELT QUERY

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Technical TIMING BELT QUERY

angie polkey

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Does anyone know how critical the 100,000 mile marker is for replacing the timing belt on Fiat models that require this?
We've got a Fiat Qubo diesel and have done over 101, 000 miles and can't get the belt replaced for at least 2 weeks...
 
There will be a mileage and age spec for changing the belt. All belts can go over, the gamble is by how much - all down to pure luck on the belt and the life it's had.

The rollers and tensioners are just ctitical as the belt. They can go too with miles.
 
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Does anyone know how critical the 100,000 mile marker is for replacing the timing belt on Fiat models that require this?
We've got a Fiat Qubo diesel and have done over 101, 000 miles and can't get the belt replaced for at least 2 weeks...

Diesel ?
What engine size?
What year car?
 
Does anyone know how critical the 100,000 mile marker is for replacing the timing belt on Fiat models that require this?
We've got a Fiat Qubo diesel and have done over 101, 000 miles and can't get the belt replaced for at least 2 weeks...
Probably need more details, age engine size etc.
Many use the 1.3 multijet diesel which is chain driven not a cam belt, so generally as they wear you can here noise from that area.
Unlike cam belts which can fail without warning and cost lots to repair.
If Fiat or any manufacturer gives a mileage marker it is usually a guide only , with lots of caveats regarding driving environments etc. Also if regularly serviced by dealers;)
Often it is not just mileage but time affected.
 
@ angie polkey

If it 's a Diesel engine you must replace the timing chain at every 130.000 km. This is written in your owner book (if you have one). Rollers and tensioners and water pump must be replaces as well depending what environment was driven the car. If the car is driven in town mainly those must be replaced sooner then the owner's book advise you.

Hope this information was useful for you.
 
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